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Pitfalls in Diagnostic Cytopathology With Key Differentiating Cytologic Features

Part of the book series: Essentials in Cytopathology ((EICP,volume 27))

Abstract

This chapter describes mimics (benign lesions that can be mistaken for dysplasia or carcinoma) and confounders (malignant lesions that can be mistaken for benign entities) occurring in a Pap-stained monolayer preparation of the cervix/vagina.

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Samedi, V.G., Bocklage, T. (2016). Female Reproductive System Cytology. In: Pitfalls in Diagnostic Cytopathology With Key Differentiating Cytologic Features. Essentials in Cytopathology, vol 27. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39809-9_2

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